Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,956 per week

Med Ninjas is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Occupational Therapist Discipline: Therapy Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 9 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Occupational Therapy - Altru Devils Lake Clinic 2+ years of experience required. Inpatient and/or Outpatient required Job Description Summary The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in compliance with licensure standards. The Occupational Therapist works with an interdisciplinary team contributing to patient goal development, care planning and identifying barriers to discharge. The therapist provides patient centered care and ensures to educate the patient/family on treatment procedures, assistive devices, home programs and other topics related to their health and well-being. Selects and performs evaluation and treatment methods which correlates to the age of the patient, the patient's diagnosis, symptoms and physician orders and documents per chart and review standards. Orients patients, family and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of the therapy evaluation and treatment. Provides appropriate patient education, family teaching and support which relates to the needs of the patient and family. Coordinates treatment schedules with disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures. Monitors program effectiveness and outcomes, initiating programs and development of new programs. Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure. Obtains and documents appropriately all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care. Participates with inter-disciplinary team in the development and accurate documentation of a discharge plan. Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate actions, as evidenced in reporting, staffing consultations and documentation. Provides clinical supervision to OTA in a collaborative manner following state licensure and care delivery standards. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization. Certification Occupational Therapist | North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) | National Board Cert. Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) | prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Drivers License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start Date | Learning Management System Med Ninjas Job ID #1199. Pay package is based on 9 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About Med Ninjas At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone. We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'. On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. Benefits 401k retirement plan Medical benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr Med Ninjas